Enlarged Prostate
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An enlarged prostate, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition in aging men. It occurs when the prostate gland grows and presses against the urethra, causing urinary problems. While not cancerous, BPH can significantly affect quality of life. Fortunately, many effective treatments are available to reduce symptoms and improve bladder function.
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Weak or interrupted urine stream
- Difficulty starting urination
- Feeling like the bladder isn’t empty
- Waking frequently at night to urinate (nocturia)
- Dribbling at the end of urination
- Medications such as alpha-blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
- Minimally invasive procedures like UroLift® or Rezūm™
- Surgical options for severe cases (e.g., TURP)
- Lifestyle adjustments: reducing caffeine/alcohol, bladder training
- Regular monitoring for prostate growth and symptom progression
- Natural hormonal changes with aging
- Family history of prostate problems
- Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
- Diabetes or heart disease
- Use of certain medications (e.g., decongestants)
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Symptoms
- Frequent or urgent need to urinate
- Weak or interrupted urine stream
- Difficulty starting urination
- Feeling like the bladder isn’t empty
- Waking frequently at night to urinate (nocturia)
- Dribbling at the end of urination
Causes
- Natural hormonal changes with aging
- Family history of prostate problems
- Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
- Diabetes or heart disease
- Use of certain medications (e.g., decongestants)
Treatments
- Medications such as alpha-blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
- Minimally invasive procedures like UroLift® or Rezūm™
- Surgical options for severe cases (e.g., TURP)
- Lifestyle adjustments: reducing caffeine/alcohol, bladder training
- Regular monitoring for prostate growth and symptom progression
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